| | 7 Simple Steps to Get an Organized Start to the New School Year
The lazy days of summer are behind us and another school year is in full swing. It's once again time to handle the deluge of school papers that flow in and out of our homes. More |
| Avoid Being Blindsided by Notebook Checks
To any parent, the Notebook Check seems out of sync with expected behavior from a grade schooler. But since more teachers are attaching grades to well-kept notebooks, helping students keep tidy binders can help boost their grades. More |
| | Back to School Ways to Help your Student
The new school year: It’s like a rite of passage. Our parents went through it. We went through it. And each year, our kids go through it anew. Help smooth this much-anticipated event by fostering open communications and bolstering their confidence. More |
| Back-to-School Tips
Practice, pick out, plan and prepare. If back-to-school is stressful in your household, a little pre-planning can help organize the process, reduce the chaos, and make the new school year a more pleasant experience. More |
| | Choosing a School for Children with Social Difficulties
School can be challenging in the best of situations. For children with social difficulties, it’s especially difficult. The solution from a special-needs school to home schooling will have a tremendous and long-lasting impact on your child’s education – and future. More |
| Helping Your Child Fit into the New Social Scene
Grade school is a tough time for kids to find themselves in a new social scene. Help them adjust to new classmates and surroundings by encouraging open communications, supporting their transition, acknowledging your own difficulties, and working together. More |
| | How to Achieve Success in School
How is success achieved? Good grades or athletic prowess can be two measures. But it’s what comes with classroom or on-the-field performance that can be part of the result: pride, self-confidence, and ultimately, happiness and quality of life that builds the foundation for a person's future. More |
| How to Prepare for Tests and Guarantee an A
OK. Parents among us know that, A's are no guarantee. But by applying these tips, high grades can be a reality. More |
| | Middle School Organization
The transition from elementary to middle school can be as challenging as it is exciting. A new school, new teachers (and usually more of them), and a heavier curriculum can test child and family alike. Encourage in-school planning as well as preparation at home to find the road to success. More |
| Preschool Learning Online: Teaching Activities & Creative Art to Your Kids at Home
“Distance learning” isn’t just for college students or adults looking for continuing education. For stay-at-home parents, online programs can help preschool-aged kids learn, too. More |
| | Study School Systems Before you Buy a New Home
If location is the first three rules of real estate, then “education” should be a close fourth – even higher, if you’re a parent. In the market for a new home? Know the local school system. More |
| The Keys to Effective Discipline
Discipline is borne of consistency. Learn how the same message about responsibility and consequences, delivered repeatedly, will drive home your message and help deliver better behavior. More |
| | What to Look for in a Good School
What should a new school offer your child? Opinions vary by parent. But some things could be a challenging curriculum, a nurturing environment and teachers who care. You have a choice. Look before you move. More |
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